An old Italian variety (known as Cipollini in Italy) that is loved on the continent! Onion Borettana has flat shaped bulbs with paper-thin, golden skin.
They have a lovely and sweet flavour and are traditionally pickled with sweet balsamic vinegar and sold in Italian delis. They are delicious braised and served as a side dish with chicken or fish.
Growing Information
Sow liberally but not too thickly, into finely raked, firmed, moist soil or compost in containers, beds or borders at a depth of 1.3cm (½”) in rows 15cm (6″) apart. No thinning is necessary. Grows best in well-prepared soil manured the previous autumn or a quality compost if grown in containers. Water freely during periods of dry weather. Sow a pinch of seed fortnightly so that small tasty salad onions are always available for the salad bowl.
Sowing Information
Sow liberally but not too thickly, into finely raked, firmed, moist soil or compost in containers, beds or borders at a depth of 1.3cm (½”) in rows 15cm (6″) apart. No thinning is necessary. Grows best in well-prepared soil manured the previous autumn or a quality compost if grown in containers. Water freely during periods of dry weather. Sow a pinch of seed fortnightly so that small tasty salad onions are always available for the salad bowl.
